THE CURRENT PROCESSING TIME IS 1-2 BUSINESS DAYS
PURPOSE:
Central Registry of Abuse and Neglect of Children and Vulnerable Adults screens provide information regarding whether an applicant has been substantiated by the Department of Family Services or is under investigation by the Department of Family Services for abuse and/or neglect of children or vulnerable adults.
SUBMIT AN ONLINE CENTRAL REGISTRY APPLICATION NOW!
Central Registry screens are based on the entity requesting a result. Please review the categories below and follow the corresponding instructions. The associated online portal link may lead directly to the application and bypasses the main portal page.
**Screen applications submitted under the incorrect screen type may result in the application being denied.**
Non-Invoiced Employers, Agents, Entities, and Individuals:
Invoiced Entities, Regardless of Employer Type:
Wyoming Licensed Child Care Entities:
Non-Wyoming Child Protection Agencies ONLY
[foster care; adoption; home study; ICPC/ICJ]:
- Please click here for instructions
- Please click here to access this specific application
Wyoming Department of Health:
- Please click here to be directed to the WDH website and instructions.
WY DFS Internal Requests ONLY [foster care; adoption; home study; ICPC/ICJ; child care subsidy; substitute care; DFS agency employees]:
CLICK HERE for the MAIN APPLICATION PAGE for ALL ENTITES & to CHECK the STATUS of a SCREEN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Central Registry screens have a fee of $10 per screen. Payment is due at the time of final application submittal online. A minimum processing fee of $1.50 or 2.49%, whichever is larger, will be added to all up-front and invoiced payments made online.
- Paper application forms are being accepted on a limited, emergency basis only. Please contact centralregistry@wyo.gov if your circumstances require a paper application.
OTHER REQUESTS
- Wyoming licensed child care facilities needing out of state Central Registry screens, please click here.
- Child Protection Services History requests: Please email a request on agency letterhead to DFS-cpsrecords@wyo.gov.
For questions and technical assistance, please contact:
centralregistry@wyo.gov
Pamela DeTavernier
Central Registry Specialist
(307) 777-8538
Stephanie Knowles
Central Registry Specialist
(307) 777-5894